CVA
This type of CVA refers to one where total neurological deficits are not seen for 1-2 days after onset
what is a stroke in evolution?
According to the ASIA scale, this term is used to identify the most caudal key muscles that have a 3/5 muscle strength
What is the motor level?
A patient presents with an intention tremor, ataxia, dysdiadokokinesia and nystagmus. Where is the lesion MOST LIKELY?
What is the cerebellum?
Scapular elevation and retraction is typical of what type of synergy pattern?
What is UE flexor synergy pattern?
Prone on elbows provides approximation at what joints?
Shoulders, elbows
The internal carotid arteries branch into what 2 main vessels?
What are the middle and anterior cerebral arteries?
In this cord syndrome, cervical hyperextension is the MOI and UE involvement is usually greater than LE involvement meaning ambulation is generally possible.
What is central cord syndrome?
This type of peripheral nerve lesion involves one isolated nerve, usually is caused by trauma or entrapment
What is a mononeuropathy?
In this treatment approach, compensatory movements are not allowed
What is NDT?
Provide 2 strategies to address pusher syndrome
What are: using vision, using vertical target, preventing the patient from pushing by positioning, have the patient actively move toward midline (versus passive), promote flexion, etc.
This term refers to a deficit in motor planning that cannot be accounted for by strength and sensory deficits
What is apraxia?
During the daytime, pressure relief should occur how often and for how long?
What is for 30s every 15-20 minutes?
A patient presents with resting tremor, postural abnormalities, mask-like face and festinating gait pattern. What is the MOST LIKELY diagnosis?
What is Parkinson's disease?
According to NDT, these are proximal key points of control
What are the shoulders, pelvis, head/neck?
With an unstable cervical spine s/p SCI, shoulder ROM should be restricted to?
What is no flexion/abduction greater than 90*
When performing PROM of a hemiplegic shoulder, what should we do to minimize the risk of impingement?
What is ER the humerus
For a patient with SCI, what amount of shoulder extension (GH and scapulo-thoracic) is needed for function?
What is 120 degrees?
This diagnosis refers to degeneration of the motor cells in the frontal cortex, parietal lobe, cranial nerve nuclei and anterior horn
What is ALS?
Name the PNF techniques that address STABILITY
What are alternating isometrics/stabilizing reversals, rhythmic stabilization, combination of isotonics, slow reversal hold
This term refers to sustained muscle contractions that cause twisting of axial muscle groups
What is dystonia?
What type of AFO limits motion in all planes and provides the greatest amount of support?
What is a solid AFO
What type of wheelchair would a PTA recommend for a patient with C6 complete SCI?
What is a manual wheelchair for shorter distances, a power wheelchair for community access
This progressive disease involves damage within cerebral cortex and subcortical areas of the brain. Neurons involved with Ach transmission deteriorate
What is Alzheimer's disease?
According to PNF, stronger parts of the body are used to stimulate and strengthen weaker ones. What is this called?
What is the principle of irradiation/overflow
According to Brunnstrum's stages of motor recovery following CVA, stage 1 correlates with what?
What is flaccidity?